The top U.S. envoy to Syria on Tuesday accused Israel of striking an airbase in the country, less than a day after White House envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for high-profile talks
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U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
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18.08.2026
US ambassador Barrack blamed Israel for the attacks on the air base in Syria, calling it an unnecessary escalation
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18.08.2026
US condemns ‘unnecessary escalation’ after Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
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18.08.2026
Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
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19.08.2026
US criticises Israel over 'unnecessary escalation' after strikes on Syrian airbase
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19.08.2026
Middle East live: Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
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